Davies re-signs with Freo as Pearce faces long injury wait
Alex Pearce awaits scans for an Achilles injury after Fremantle's grand final loss.
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce suffered an Achilles tendon injury during Saturday's grand final. Pearce is waiting on scans to determine the damage.
The club is hopeful he has only a partial tear. A partial tear would allow him to recover soon.
A full rupture would sideline him for a long time. Defender Hugh Davies has played just two AFL games in four seasons.
He signed a new contract through 2029. Davies would likely replace Pearce if he is unavailable long-term.
Davies impressed in the WAFL this year with strong defensive play. The timing of his new contract gives Freo confidence in its backline depth.
This helps as the team prepares to chase redemption next season.
- 2 in 4 seasons
- Davies' AFL games
- end of 2029
- Davies' contract through
- 20 games averaging 8 marks
- Davies' WAFL games this year
- 31
- Pearce's age
Why it mattersPearce is Fremantle's most important player. A long injury could reshape the team's 2027 campaign.
AustraliaIf Pearce is out long-term, Freo's title chances next year hinge on developing younger defenders in the pressurised AFL environment.
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